The Music of Lyle Mays: Compositions, Transcriptions and Musical Transformations: Sheet Music

Now available for the first time ever, we’re proud to present an official collection of 33 Lyle Mays compositions written for all C instruments in an easy-to-read, adjustable, multi-staff format. Over three years in the making and done with Lyle Mays’ intense involvement every step of the way, The Music of Lyle Mays is a comprehensive tribute to one of the most important composers and innovators of our time. This collection includes compositions from all of Lyle’s solo records, Pat Metheny Group records as well as collaborations with other artists. Also included is text from the author, a table of contents, biography, detailed guidance from Lyle Mays describing the conception of several of his compositions, plus a plethora of Lyle’s own writings on composition, creativity, and beyond. Over 250 pages in length, this long-awaited, landmark release is absolutely essential for all Lyle Mays fans! Titles include: Alaskan Suite, Are We There Yet, August, Au Lait, Before You Go, Before You Go (Samba), Bill Evans, Chorinho, Close to Home, Either Ornette, Episode D’Azur, Feet First, Feynman, Fictionary, The Gathering Sky, Highland Aire, Hangtime, Hard Eights, Let Me Count The Ways, Lincoln Reviews His Notes, Long Life, Mirror of the Heart, Newborn, Ozark, Possible Straight, Sienna, Slink, Something Left Unsaid, Street Dreams, Teiko, What It Takes, Where Are You From Today, Yolanda You Learn Read more